A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6375861 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 42770359 epoch_slot_no: 261559 block_no: 6375684 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 12445 time: 2021-10-15 22:24:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7496d9ce23dd50ae29771193c4f30a0b3d3bc15602f006616eae309957516aa3Block Operator
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